Running is like walking except there is a period of suspension when both feet are off the ground at the same time. The skill of running includes jogging, sprinting, chasing, dodging and evading. All of these are important to many games (e.g. tag), sports (e.g. athletics) and everyday activities (e.g. running to get to school on time).
Learning cues
hold head up, look ahead
lean body slightly forward
lift knees
bend arms at the elbows, swing arms backwards and forwards
from shoulders
move arms in opposition to leg action
land on heels
push off with the balls of the feet
as running speed is increased, body lean and arm action increases
in a fast run, the balls of the feet contact the ground first
Description
Running is like walking except there is a period of suspension when both feet are off the ground at the same time. The skill of running includes jogging, sprinting, chasing, dodging and evading. All of these are important to many games (e.g. tag), sports (e.g. athletics) and everyday activities (e.g. running to get to school on time).
Learning cues